Author Archives: atwinfather

May we live this week in a way that honors those we encounter. Let us treat them as if they were the most important people in our lives and with an unconditional love. May we begin all our interactions treating them as beloved children of God. When we find ourselves getting frustrated, help us toContinue reading “Prayer for May 16, 2022”

While we find ourselves in a time where hate seems to be thriving, help us to hear the message that you gave us, O God, as you prepared us for our time of ministry. We are in a time of war, literal and hidden. That war allows for hate to grow, may we respond toContinue reading “Prayer for May 15, 2022”

Help us this day to be open to the possibilities, O God. May we take advantage of the opportunity to be fully present with those we love and celebrate that gift if given to us. May we recognize when those times occur, as we often miss them in our very busy lives. Help us toContinue reading “Prayer for May 15, 2022”

May this Friday be special, O God. We are a superstitious people who worry often and think certain numbers hold some power. May this day prove to be filled with blessings and wonder. Let us take this day and build upon the work that we have done this week and celebrate what lies ahead. GiveContinue reading “Prayer for May 13, 2022”

When we find ourselves in what seems like an unending pattern in our lives, O God, may you surprise us with something wonderful that was always there and we hadn’t noticed. We often rush from one thing to another and miss so much of your creation, or the amazing people surrounding us that would makeContinue reading “Prayer for May 12, 2022”

Often times the middle of the week becomes a time of distraction, O God. Help us to find focus and energy that we need to complete the tasks that are before us. May we be attentive to the people with whom we work, live and play. Give us an awareness when we need to stepContinue reading “Prayer for May 11, 2022”

There are times, O God, when we are called to wait. Help us during those times to be patient and to find ways to experience the world around us. May we see it as an opportunity to spend time on things that we have not paid attention to previously, or to simply read that bookContinue reading “Prayer for May 10, 2022”

May we begin this new week with anticipation of the possibilities it provides, Loving God. Let us treat every moment with every person we encounter as a gift. Allow us to see your spirit in them, O God, and learn from them as we journey together. When we are challenged, as we probably will be,Continue reading “Prayer for May 9, 2022”

Today we celebrate our Mothers, O God of all Creation. Give patience and wisdom to new mothers as they deal with the wonder, joy and anxiety that comes with that time. May the mothers of toddlers and elementary aged children relish in the way that their children grow in knowledge and experience. As the mothersContinue reading “Prayer for May 8, 2022”

Today Loving God, we celebrate the first of three graduations happening in our family (the twins and Mead Hall) this month. We are thankful for the gift that our children have been to us and today is Abby’s day. We appreciate all the people who have been a part of bringing her to this day.Continue reading “Prayer for April 7, 2022”